As Merlin lay dying, he gave Balthazar his dragon ring, saying it would guide him to the child who would one day grow to be Merlin's successor, the Prime Merlinean.
Saat Merlin terbaring sekarat, ia memberi Balthazar cincin naga, mengatakan akan membimbingnya untuk anak yang kelak tumbuh menjadi penerus Merlin, the prime merlinean.